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Clegg insists Cable 'was not aware' of Oakeshott poll

Nick Clegg has insisted Vince Cable was not involved in a failed attempt to oust him as Liberal Democrat leader. During his regular Call Clegg show on LBC he said: "He was absolutely not aware of polls elsewhere."

Lib Dems: 'Now is the time to get on with government'

The Liberal Democrat Party have issued the following statement in the wake of Lord Oakeshott's resignation, calling his decision "understandable in the circumstances."

This is Lord Oakeshott's decision and is understandable in the circumstances.These have been a difficult few days after a disappointing set of election results.But now is the time to get on with the business of Government and getting our message out about what the Liberal Democrats are delivering in Government to build a stronger economy and a fairer society - cutting income tax, bringing down the deficit, creating jobs and making sure everyone benefits from our economic recovery.